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Polycystic Kidney, Autosomal Recessive MeSH Descriptor Data 2026
A genetic disorder with autosomal recessive inheritance, characterized by multiple CYSTS in both KIDNEYS and associated LIVER lesions. Serious manifestations are usually present at BIRTH with high PERINATAL MORTALITY.
Entry Term(s)
ARPKD
Autosomal Recessive Polycystic Kidney
Autosomal Recessive Polycystic Kidney Disease
Kidney, Polycystic, Autosomal Recessive
Polycystic Kidney Disease, Autosomal Recessive
Polycystic Kidney Disease, Infantile, Type 1
Polycystic Kidney Disease, Infantile, Type I
Polycystic Kidney and Hepatic Disease 1
Polycystic Kidney and Hepatic Disease 1 (Autosomal Recessive)
Previous Indexing
Kidney, Polycystic (1966-1991)
Public MeSH Note
1992; see KIDNEY, POLYCYCSTIC, AUTOSOMAL RECESSIVE 1992-2000
A genetic disorder with autosomal recessive inheritance, characterized by multiple CYSTS in both KIDNEYS and associated LIVER lesions. Serious manifestations are usually present at BIRTH with high PERINATAL MORTALITY.